The French international, who joined current club Swansea City in the summer, has been unhappy with a lack of playing time in Garry Monk’s side and wants a move away.

Arsenal were linked as surprise contenders to snap him up this winter, but it now looks as though he could be closing in on a £9m move to Selhurst Park, joining up with long-time admirer Alan Pardew, who tried unsuccessfully to sign him for former club Newcastle United.